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Michael S. Poteet is a teaching elder (ordained minister) in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and a freelance writer-researcher and wordsmith. His most recent publication is the youth study guide for Half Truths (Abingdon Press). Follow him on Twitter (@WriterMPoteet).

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On the death of Ray Bradbury

  • June 6, 2012
  • Tagged as: Ray Bradbury

Ray Bradbury, legendary science fiction and fantasy author (although he chafed at being “pigeon-holed” as either) whose classics include The Martian Chronicles and Fahrenheit 451, has died at age 91. At the conclusion of Fahrenheit…

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Thirty Things to Love about Star Trek II (#5-#1)

  • June 4, 2012
  • Tagged as: Star Trek

Today’s the day! Star Trek II is thirty years old, and we’ve reached the top five entries on our anniversary countdown. Without further ado… UDPDATED: Well, some further ado, thanks to reader feedback… If you’d…

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Thirty Things to Love about Star Trek II (#10-#6)

  • June 3, 2012
  • Tagged as: Star Trek

It’s the penultimate day of our countdown to the 30th birthday of Star Trek II. “Mister Scott, we’ll be going to warp speed!” And speaking of fast… 10. Meyer Pulls a Fast One on the…

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Thirty Things to Love about Star Trek II (#15-#11)

  • June 2, 2012
  • Tagged as: Star Trek

Greetings and felicitations! We’re one day closer to the 30th birthday of Star Trek II, and no one can accuse us of treating it like a funeral. I hope you’re enjoying reading this commemorative countdown…

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Thirty Things to Love about Star Trek II (#20-#15)

  • June 1, 2012
  • Tagged as: Star Trek

Today we close in on the half-way mark in our countdown to the 30th anniversary of Star Trek II. Helm, ahead warp point-five: today brings much food for thought. This is no little training cruise,…

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Thirty Things to Love about Star Trek II (#25-#21)

  • May 31, 2012
  • Tagged as: Star Trek

In today’s installment of the Khan-tdown to the 30th anniversary of Star Trek II, we start with something old and end with something new, but also come full circle. We also do right by Hikaru…

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Thirty Things to Love about Star Trek II (#30-#26)

  • May 30, 2012
  • Tagged as: Star Trek

Thirty years after its debut, The Wrath of Khan remains the most rewarding trek to the final frontier. Here are thirty reasons why. Plenty of people, fans and non-fans alike, love “the one with the…

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From “Battlefield Earth” to Battleground States (Geeks in the News)

  • May 25, 2012
  • Tagged as: famous geeks

Sci-fi and fantasy fans, rest easy. No matter who wins this year’s presidential election, the nation will be in geeky hands. This week, News Track India ran a story reminding readers that presumptive Republican presidential nominee…

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Hippity, Hoppity… Santa’s on his Way? (Movie News)

  • March 30, 2012
  • Tagged as: Christian Year, Easter, Movie Trailers, Santa Claus

So it turns out 2012’s mightiest team of cinematic superfriends may not be the Avengers after all… I wasn’t familiar with this project until I saw the trailer, but I have high hopes. My entire…

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…And a Little Ultra-Lord Shall Lead Them (Fun News)

  • March 16, 2012
  • Tagged as: children, theology

Attention, mere mortals! Do you know where you will stand in the coming dispensation of Flint, Ultra-Lord of the Universe? If not, don’t worry. You probably have some time to make peace with this future…

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